Si suspension on R18

zenith931 · 11-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Yes, I know it's not the best thing to do. I don't have $400 or more for a good suspension and I don't need something really great. The stock Si suspension seems just right for what I'd want (spirited driving with a good, firm feel and CHEAP!).

So, can it be done? Stock coupe Si suspension on a AT EX coupe? Would I see a drop? The same height? A raise? Theoretically, it would fit, but I've done searches here and found people thinking it'd raise your car, some people think nothing would happen, etc.

Has anyone done it with any success?

I know something by Tien or that would be best, but I really don't have that type of money. So, thoughts?

Wally · 11-07-2007, 10:22 PM

Interesting . . . I have often asked myself that very question . . .

Then, have you seen this thread?
The Official "make it handle" packages on sale!

-W

zenith931 · 11-07-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

Interesting . . . I have often asked myself that very question . . .

Then, have you seen this thread?
The Official "make it handle" packages on sale!

-W

No, I haven't seen that thread but considering the lowest price is $300 for a RSB (which I already have) and something else versus $175 for an Si suspension... which is cheaper?

Solo2EG · 11-07-2007, 11:44 PM

In theory your car would sit higher because the spring rates are stiffer on the Si suspension and it's a heavier car...

Fg2ner · 11-07-2007, 11:55 PM

ill sell you the SI suspension from my car for $100 and you pay shipping. Got everything that came off the car.

Andrei'sCivic · 11-08-2007, 12:00 AM

Pm sent...

zenith931 · 11-08-2007, 12:28 AM

I'm not looking for people to sell me things! I just want to know the theoreticals of if this would work... And if anyone has tried it before.

fa1 · 11-08-2007, 02:54 AM

It will work, but not the way you want.

**truflip** · 11-08-2007, 04:37 AM

I heard and read here that the Si actually sits slightly higher than its R18 brothers.

KidnKorner · 11-08-2007, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenith931

I don't have $400 or more for a good suspension and I don't need something really great.

What planet do I need to go to get a good suspension for $400?

Quote:

Originally Posted by truflip

I heard and read here that the Si actually sits slightly higher than its R18 brothers.

According to the Honda interactive network the Civic has the smallest wheel gap of any car in its class.

Wally · 11-08-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fa1

It will work, but not the way you want.

Can you please supply more information/details?

Solo2EG · 11-08-2007, 10:14 AM

As already stated, the car will sit higher than before...

***Chase*** · 11-08-2007, 10:17 AM

the K20 is a heaver motor than the R18... So ya.. you will at the very least be raised in the Front.

fa1 · 11-08-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

Can you please supply more information/details?

It will fit just like stock, but it will sit somewhat higher then before.

I Vtec, do you? · 11-08-2007, 06:05 PM

If you can't afford a decent drop of springs and a camber kit, I whole-heartedly take back my post encouraging you to trade in for an SI.

That being said, I wouldn't do it. Even IF you did get a drop (which I don't think you will in the least) it's not going to be nearly low enough since no one with an SI thinks it sits low enough already. If I were you, I'd just watch over the suspension sales forum. I beleive right now someone has a set of springs for like $120 shipped..

zenith931 · 11-08-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

If you can't afford a decent drop of springs and a camber kit, I whole-heartedly take back my post encouraging you to trade in for an SI.

That being said, I wouldn't do it. Even IF you did get a drop (which I don't think you will in the least) it's not going to be nearly low enough since no one with an SI thinks it sits low enough already. If I were you, I'd just watch over the suspension sales forum. I beleive right now someone has a set of springs for like $120 shipped..

Yeah. I'm REALLY in debt with student loans creeping up. I'm just feeling the itch to change something on my car... So it makes me get fidgety.

choklit · 11-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenith931

Yeah. I'm REALLY in debt with student loans creeping up. I'm just feeling the itch to change something on my car... So it makes me get fidgety.

if i were you, i would just wait until i get enough money and then buy. if you buy now you would be in even more debt. you know what i mean?

Xtreme Thunder · 11-08-2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenith931

Yeah. I'm REALLY in debt with student loans creeping up. I'm just feeling the itch to change something on my car... So it makes me get fidgety.

Save your money.

***Chase*** · 11-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Dude, Just cut you springs son! YOu can Get SLAMMMMMED on dat shit son!

zenith931 · 11-08-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Dude, Just cut you springs son! YOu can Get SLAMMMMMED on dat shit son!

Uhhhh.. I don't feel like TOTALING my car.

11-07-2007, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 2,423 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Si suspension on R18 Yes, I know it's not the best thing to do. I don't have $400 or more for a good suspension and I don't need something really great. The stock Si suspension seems just right for what I'd want (spirited driving with a good, firm feel and CHEAP!). So, can it be done? Stock coupe Si suspension on a AT EX coupe? Would I see a drop? The same height? A raise? Theoretically, it would fit, but I've done searches here and found people thinking it'd raise your car, some people think nothing would happen, etc. Has anyone done it with any success? I know something by Tien or that would be best, but I really don't have that type of money. So, thoughts?

11-08-2007, 04:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,132 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I heard and read here that the Si actually sits slightly higher than its R18 brothers. __________________

11-08-2007, 10:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Chase* Elitist Si Driver.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 22 Posts: 3,185 Chase iTrader: 3 / 100%	the K20 is a heaver motor than the R18... So ya.. you will at the very least be raised in the Front. __________________ Click Here to visit hispeedchase.com

11-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
*Chase* Elitist Si Driver.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 22 Posts: 3,185 Chase iTrader: 3 / 100%	Dude, Just cut you springs son! YOu can Get SLAMMMMMED on dat shit son! __________________ Click Here to visit hispeedchase.com

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11-07-2007, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wally Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 235 EX Coupe MT iTrader: 3 / 100%	Interesting . . . I have often asked myself that very question . . . Then, have you seen this thread? The Official "make it handle" packages on sale! -W

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Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 729 Tod iTrader: 0 / 0%	In theory your car would sit higher because the spring rates are stiffer on the Si suspension and it's a heavier car...

11-07-2007, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fg2ner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 693 Matt iTrader: 0 / 0%	ill sell you the SI suspension from my car for $100 and you pay shipping. Got everything that came off the car.

11-08-2007, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andrei'sCivic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 21 Posts: 740 Andrei iTrader: 2 / 100%	Pm sent...

11-08-2007, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 2,423 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	I'm not looking for people to sell me things! I just want to know the theoreticals of if this would work... And if anyone has tried it before.

11-08-2007, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,460 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	It will work, but not the way you want.

11-08-2007, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 729 Tod iTrader: 0 / 0%	As already stated, the car will sit higher than before...

11-08-2007, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 8,389 iTrader: 11 / 100%	If you can't afford a decent drop of springs and a camber kit, I whole-heartedly take back my post encouraging you to trade in for an SI. That being said, I wouldn't do it. Even IF you did get a drop (which I don't think you will in the least) it's not going to be nearly low enough since no one with an SI thinks it sits low enough already. If I were you, I'd just watch over the suspension sales forum. I beleive right now someone has a set of springs for like $120 shipped..

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